{"product_id":"tomatillo-purple","title":"Tomatillo - Purple","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vibrant, heirloom variety prized for its striking deep violet skin and uniquely sweet-tart flavor profile. Unlike standard green tomatillos, which are known for their sharp acidity, the purple variety offers a complex, fruit-forward taste with notes of \u003cstrong\u003ecitrus\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eplum\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003epear\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e While it retains a tangy, citrusy brightness, its \"tropical finish\" makes it versatile enough to be eaten raw right off the vine or used in sweet applications like jams and preserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rich purple color comes from \u003cstrong\u003eanthocyanins\u003c\/strong\u003e, powerful antioxidants also found in blueberries, which may offer various health benefits including anti-inflammatory properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 55-60 seeds .100 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65-70 days\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/8 inch\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18\" apart \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot Frost Hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndeterminate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Cover lightly with soil. Keep soil moist; do not let the soil dry out. Transplant outdoors into well-drained soil once all danger of frost has passed. For a successful harvest, plant at least two purple tomatillos to ensure proper \u003cstrong\u003ecross-pollination\u003c\/strong\u003e. Harvest when the fruit fully fills the papery husk and the skin has turned a deep violet for the sweetest flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe husks should not be eaten. While they are not typically lethal in small amounts, they are considered \u003cstrong\u003einedible and toxic\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs members of the \u003cstrong\u003enightshade family\u003c\/strong\u003e, every part of the purple tomatillo plant—including the husks, leaves, and stems—contains \u003cstrong\u003esolanine\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ingesting these parts can cause symptoms like stomach pain, headaches, or vomiting. The fruit is the only edible part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bear Mountain Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46450967281721,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/4182\/3545\/files\/Tomatillo_-_Purple.webp?v=1788657203","url":"https:\/\/bearmountainseeds.com\/products\/tomatillo-purple","provider":"Bear Mountain Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}